
Helen Pericleous
VP of People & Talent, Zilch
At one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs, Helen transformed HR into a strategic growth engine. She played a pivotal role in a £250M capital raise, presenting the company's IPO readiness and people governance to investors. Internally, she led complex restructuring across technology and product teams without a single legal claim. Cultural initiatives under her guidance boosted eNPS from +2 to +24 in just two years. Helen also established a Learning & Development function that increased engagement by 200%. Her work balanced financial discipline with a sense of belonging, ensuring 80% of employees feel comfortable being themselves.